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This bill enacts the Mississippi Civil Rights Act, which recognizes the right of a person to be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigrant status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or familial status as a civil right. The bill provides remedies for violations, including the ability to file civil actions for employment discrimination, discrimination in public accommodations, housing, credit, and educational institutions. The bill defines key terms such as "religion," "national origin," "immigrant status," "sexual orientation," "gender identity," "disability," and "familial status." The bill exempts certain employers and establishments from its provisions and specifies that it does not limit other available legal remedies.

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